Showcasing the best part of our shared business: the New Zealand painting industry.
Resene TradeTalk was launched to provide you with practical advice to support you in your work. Here – and in our monthly e-newsletters – we’ll share industry insights, expert advice, tradie profiles, product information, inspiration and ‘new stuff’ to help you upskill and run a successful business.
We’re bringing industry insights directly to you, both in your inbox and within the pages of this magazine. Resene TradeTalk is for you and we’re keen to hear your honest feedback. We see this as a partnership, so please take the time to read, sign up to our newsletter and drop us a line at tradetalk@resene.co.nz to tell us what you think or would like to see more of.
Better business
These days, having a website for your business is essential, but what makes a good website? Our expert shares tips to help get yours up to scratch.
Industry legend
From ColorShop staff to rep to Area Manager, Peter Maxwell has been putting Resene customers first for 30 years. He shares some key moments in his journey.
Better business
Learn how business owners in the paint and trade industries can use social media marketing to effectively grow their companies.
Industry insights
Mr. Decorating co-owner Ali Scott is a strong advocate for women in trades. She shares her top tips for thriving in your chosen industry.
Behind the brush
Jefferson Pan from Auckland's Stellar Interior shares his keys to success.
Better business
Maintaining good business relationships will encourage repeat business for years to come.
Product spotlight
Developed as a low-sheen alternative to higher gloss paints, Resene's science-backed SpaceCote offers a durable, easy-to-clean finish for a variety of surfaces.
Health & wellbeing
Resene’s commitment to painter safety has been a top priority for decades.
Better business
Hiring an apprentice is a mutually beneficial arrangement. It’s a great way to invest in our industry’s future.
Behind the brush
Painting has been part of Matthew Woodfield’s life for as long as he can remember. The Auckland-based painter and decorator runs Woodfield Decorators and first picked up a brush as a teenager.
Health & wellbeing
Feeling stressed? Don't let it get you down! We've got expert tips and practical advice to help you keep a positive mindset when things get tough.
Better business
Winter is traditionally a quieter period for painters. These tips provide ideas to keep momentum up in winter, as well as using your downtime productively.
Seasonal updates
New year, new goals, new business strategy! If you’re ready to improve on last year’s performance and build a business.
Better business
It's good to know what you can and can't claim as a business expense when tax time comes around.
Behind the brush
Brazilian best friends Sygmun Rudolph and Lucas Santos Mendonca are passionate New Zealand business owners who pour their hearts and souls into their Hamilton company, Unlock Painters.
Know-how
If you’re a painter in New Zealand, it’s a great idea to think about joining Master Painters New Zealand Association (MPNZA).
Winter painting
In an ideal world, painters are busy on exteriors in summer and have enough interior work to cover them for the winter months. But we all know the world isn't perfect.
Health & wellbeing
Stay on top of your game with these wellbeing tips to improve your mental and physical health at work.
History
From garage concoction to New Zealand's most trusted paint brand, this year marks 80 years of innovation and inspiration for Resene.
Better business
With the financial year recently ending, check out this no-jargon snapshot of key tax tips. A bit of know-how can save you a ton of stress down the track.
Product spotlight
Discover how Resene Woodsman Natural Wood Oil delivers a subtly coloured look on vertical timber.
Health and safety
Painters and tradies receive up to 10 times more UV exposure than indoor workers, so it's crucial to be sun smart.
Industry legend
Just as it is for the Nightingale family, paint is in the DNA for Peter Edmonds, Resene's business mentor... he continues the Edmonds legacy by providing painters with the skills to shape their craft.
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